. California agriculturist and live stock journal. Agriculture -- California; Livestock -- California; Animal industry -- California. first baked on the bottom of my pan, and then when I set it off the kettle of hot water it got too cold. At noon I could see no sign of change in the raising. By two o'clock a little foam on the top encouraged me to make it into a sponge. Then I kept it warm (keep- ing a fire on purpose all day), and tendered it my utmost attention until supper time, when it was made into loaves and set to raise. This it gradually did, in a slow, unwilling way, very exasperating
. California agriculturist and live stock journal. Agriculture -- California; Livestock -- California; Animal industry -- California. first baked on the bottom of my pan, and then when I set it off the kettle of hot water it got too cold. At noon I could see no sign of change in the raising. By two o'clock a little foam on the top encouraged me to make it into a sponge. Then I kept it warm (keep- ing a fire on purpose all day), and tendered it my utmost attention until supper time, when it was made into loaves and set to raise. This it gradually did, in a slow, unwilling way, very exasperating to me, so earnest was I. We sat up and baked it that eveningâ though I felt guilty in doing it, and really thought myself imposed upon by that heavy leaden, sour-smelling massâthe result of all my pains! But my good husband quite petted me this time, and made me feel that a triuniph mtisl follow when one was determined to succeed in a good undertaking, and that we learn through our failings, not successes. So in my heart I resolved to succeed, and in imagination had mastered the art, and baked my last soiu bread. To my next attempt I resolved to give my undivided attention, and as my husband was at home that day, I called in his experi- enced (?) eye to see the process, and together we watched it all day. By eight that night our united efforts were cro-wned with success! The two loaves were fragrant and plump, cor>ipfc(e, the "guide mon" said; but in my heart I knew it was not quite salt enough and resolved to do better next time. But the next, though salt enough, was heavy again, BO I felt more than ever how necessary was light to our lives. To recount all my failures would be but a repetition, and my success also. Now I must say right here that this experience has more than ever persuaded me that our girls should he encouraged and taught to be good cooksâto make good bread. It is far easier to learn when in mother's house, â n'ith few responsi- bilities, tha
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